Newton Abbot Racecourse

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot Racecourse, showing its proximity to the River Teign
Location	Newton Abbot, Devon
Owned by	Newton Abbot Racing Ltd.
Screened on	At The Races
Course type	National Hunt
Official website

Newton Abbot Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located on the north bank of the River Teign in the parishes of Kingsteignton and Teigngrace just north of Newton Abbot Devon, England. The course is a tight flat left-handed oval of about 1m1f. There are seven fences to a circuit and a very short run in.

History

The course was first established in 1866 when the 91-acre (370,000 m²) site was purchased. The main grandstand was built in 1969 and opened by the Queen Mother, while the corporate facilities were opened in 1990. Newton Abbot is a unique track in the UK as there are clear views of the entire course.^{[citation needed]}

Corporate hospitality

The racecourse has a variety of corporate meeting, conference rooms, suites and private boxes as well as cafeterias and bars, and two restaurants: ‘The Winning Post’ and ‘The Paddock’. Many of the rooms have views across the racecourse, whilst there is parking in and around the venue for 5,000 cars.

Other events at the racecourse

The racecourse holds monthly car boot sales and regular antiques fairs. Ladies Day is held in June and there are a series of evening races. In the 1970s and 80's there was greyhound racing at the racecourse in the evenings, following the closure of the track in Kingskerswell. No totalisator was operated, but there were a few trackside bookmakers.

Notable races

• Lord Mildmay Memorial Handicap Chase

External links

• Newton Abbot Racecourse (Official website)
• Course guide on GG.COM
• Course guide on At The Races

Coordinates: 50°32′19″N 3°35′52″W / 50.53861°N 3.59778°W / 50.53861; -3.59778

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